MathsJam

Tue 11 Sep • 18:00 – 22:00

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Featuring lightning talks on curious mathematical questions, and mind-boggling games, MathsJam is an opportunity for those who feel like dabbling in the infinite world of numbers.

This is an open event, you do not need to book tickets.

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